EDWARD II
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FOR ONE YEAR ONLY
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Acclaimed Folk Roots act Edward II launch their 2009 ‘for one year only’ reform at London’s Cargo on 4th February
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After a 10-year absence demand for legendary folk roots act Edward II’s return has been so huge they will reform for selected dates through ’09 and are launching the years activities with a performance at London’s very own Cargo on Wednesday 4th February. The reunification marks the tenth anniversary of their final ‘sell out’ gig at DeMontfort Hall, Leicester on 19th November 1999.
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The group began its early life as ‘Edward The Second and the Red Hot Polkas’ after forming in Cheltenham in 1984. They Signed to Cooking Vinyl and released two albums (Polkasteady and 2 Step to Heaven). They then moved to the Pure Bliss Label with Pete Lawrence (Cooking Vinyl, Big Chill) and released the highly acclaimed album ‘Wicked Men’ in 1991.
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After a short spell signed to the ‘Internal Affairs’ label (part of the Zomba Group) the group set up their own label and released 3 more albums (Zest - 1996, This Way Up - 1997 and Live at Cropredy - 1998). This period proved to be the most fruitful and the band toured the world whilst notching some 200+ shows per year
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The group split in 1999 as the various members decided to pursue their own projects.
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The 2009 tour will see the full line up return for selected festivals and venues
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Edward II perform at Cargo,83, Rivington St, London, EC2A 3AY on Wednesday 4th February 7pm-1am.
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FOR ONE YEAR ONLY. DON’T MISS IT! This is what the press said previously...
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“The most danceable band on the planet”
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“There can be no better festival band in the known universe than EII. Their music is instantly accessible, compulsively danceable and brilliantly performed”
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“E2’s mix of English dance tunes has now coalesced into a distinctively laid-back niche. That the band can turn Wild Mountain Thyme into skank heaven and then give Gregory Isaac’s Night Nurse a coat of English propriety is evidence alone of their inspirational eccentricity”
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“Wacky, wild and pleasingly different”
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“Edward II live is a phenomenon”
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“A National Asset”
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“This isn’t music for analysis, but for total immersion. Sit back and soak up a pure sybaritic experience”
You were once again amazing - and the last time too - for the time being -will it be another 10 years before the next reunion? Such an incredible band -good fortune to all of you in your various future musical adventures. Keep in touch and let us know if you are ever down Devon way.
Long time no see - Back in the days of the Hulme Crescents and then at Arran Festival!
Glad to be friends with you.
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace" - Jimi Hendrix.
Greetings from Tarbert Music Festival, Tarbert (Loch Fyne), Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland.
This Years Festival 18th - 20th September 2009.
Still mostly free except £5.00 charge for main gig on Saturday Night (optional)
Artists include ...
Skerryvore, The Anyways, Archie McAllister & Ian 'Stretch' McFadden, Twisted Melons, The Disguisers, The Democrats, The Keelies, The New Jolly Beggars, Keep'er Lit’ Alex Wayt, The Wild Sarachs, The Den Collective, Rob, Caragh Sinclair and Lauren Prentice, Strangetouch, Campbeltown Pipe Band
Great to have you back on the road again. Saw you at Sidmouth, and really enjoyed it, but the Towersey gig was even better, without wishing to overshadow the other members of the band, it was so good to hear Neil Yates with you again - some blistering solos. Hope you carry on next year.
Thanks very much for the add :-) Best wishes, Janet.
Saw you at Larmer Tree last Sunday, you were brilliant! We had a great time and I think the whole audience did too. Looking forward to seeing you in a few months. SAC
Free to download. Mike Duff’s poem KING OF THE SCUTTLERS. Music and arrangement by Steve Booth (guitar and vocals), Rob Barlow (double bass) and Mickey Lyons (banjo). Performed live at the Harpurhey neighbourhood project. Recorded and mixed by Adam Booth, go to www.myspace/stevewbooth.
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